Principal Geotechnical Lead
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Role: Principal Geotechnical Lead (Category 1) π
Lead regional geotechnical delivery and strategy for a dynamic, growing engineering team delivering high-quality geotechnical design for land development, commercial, and industrial projects throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. As Principal Geotechnical Lead, you'll guide technical direction and business growth while working on technically challenging projects including site investigations, design, analysis, and construction support within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Shape landmark projects, mentor teams, manage key client relationships, and contribute to company-wide leadership as part of an expanding business offering shareholding, directorship pathways, and genuine influence over strategic direction. This is a rare opportunity to combine technical mastery with business leadership in New Zealand's thriving engineering sector.
Requirements: π
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Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Washington Accord accredited) or equivalent
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15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience required
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Professional Chartership and Category 1 recognition required
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Proven leadership experience with demonstrated capability to shape technical direction and business growth
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Strong technical expertise in geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting across various project scales
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Extensive experience with site investigations, foundation and retaining structure design, slope stability analysis, and construction monitoring
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Track record of managing client relationships, project resources, and quality assurance to exceptional standards
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Proficiency with recognized geotechnical software, modeling tools, and best practices
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Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering teams
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Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement abilities
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NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required (sponsorship not available)
What's in it for you? πΌ
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Exceptional annual salary of NZD $160,000 to $200,000
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Profit share participation tied to business performance
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Shareholding opportunities and clear directorship pathway
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Company-wide leadership involvement with strategic decision-making authority
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Guide regional delivery strategy and shape technical direction for growing business
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Lead diverse, technically challenging projects across land development, commercial, and industrial sectors
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams in forward-thinking environment
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Mentor and develop engineering talent while building high-performing teams
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Flexible working arrangements with genuine respect for work-life balance
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Supportive, innovative culture that values professional development and teamwork
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Make a lasting impact on landmark projects shaping communities across Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions
Confidential Placement π
This role is a confidential placement for a leading geotechnical engineering team. We will manage your application with the highest level of privacy and professionalism.
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